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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.17, 44,997.65 and 18,459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.17, 44,997.65 and 18,459.89 is: 25,474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.17 : 44,997.65 = 18,459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.17/44,997.65 = 18,459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.17x = 44,997.65 × 18,459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.17x = 830,651,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,651,490.42/32,607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.51

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